Max Brooks is an American author and screenwriter.
* He is the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft.
* He is best known for his zombie-themed works, including The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z.
* Brooks has also written for television and film, including the Emmy-winning miniseries The Book of Eli.
* He is a senior fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point.
* Brooks is a graduate of Pitzer College.
* He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
* Brooks is a strong advocate for literacy and education.
* He is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries.